Berkshire Avenue School (Closed 2005)

Berkshire Avenue School serves 90 students in grades 1-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
n/a
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
92%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Berkshire Avenue School?
90 students attend Berkshire Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Berkshire Avenue School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Berkshire Avenue School?
Berkshire Avenue School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Berkshire Avenue School offer ?
Berkshire Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Berkshire Avenue School part of?
Berkshire Avenue School is part of Belchertown School District.

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